Formulation/Engineering Scientist - 8 months consultant assignment - AstraZeneca

Do you have knowledge in pharmaceutical formulation development, with a practical understanding of design of experiments (DOE), material properties, and data curation and processing? Would you like to apply your expertise to link materials properties to process performance in continuous manufacturing? Then AstraZeneca might be the place for you.

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. We are currently seeking a consultant Formulation Scientist to join our team within Global Product Development (GPD), part of Pharmaceutical Technology & Development (PT&D), in Gothenburg, Sweden.

You bring fundamental scientific understanding of formulation science and hands-on laboratory experience, with the ability to work independently and contribute in cross-functional development settings.

In PT&D, we are the bridge between science and innovative medicines that help millions of people. We design and deliver active ingredients, formulations and devices required to support new medicines - from supplies for use in early toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing technology to enable scale up for commercial manufacture. At GPD we focus on oral, inhaled, and parenteral drug products, playing a key role in the development of new medicinal products.

What you'll do:

We are looking for lab-based scientists for work within our functions Formulation Product Development and Process Technology and Engineering. The roles will have different focus depending on academic background/professional experience, either pharmaceutical development or process control and engineering. In this role you will work closely with a team of colleagues in a multi-skilled environment to design, develop and deliver high quality clinical and commercial formulations and processes.

You can expect to contribute to programs of laboratory scale experiments with line of sight for commercial manufacture by using modeling and simulation approaches as first intent. We expect that you, just like us within Global Product Development, have a passion for application of digital tools.

• Work hands-on in the laboratories (small and large scale) to generate drug product for further characterization and confirmation of predictions
• Work collaboratively with colleagues with different backgrounds to identify/use/drive digital applications to strategically direct development
• Be part of cross-functional teams delivering drug projects, including contributions to regulatory documentation and submissions, applying your understanding of drug development and relevant requirements from medical authorities
• Take part in tech transfer of manufacturing methods to other sites (within and/or outside AZ) and give consultation to internal and external parties
• Be a key player to drive and further develop the digital transformation within Global Product Development.
• Establish strong working relationships with the modeling & simulation team and with other colleagues to enable an impact-driven application of modeling and simulation tools
• Manage your own work to achieve drug development and improvement project targets, in a timely fashion and to agreed quality standards, by applying technical knowledge and expertise as well as interpreting results.
• Participate in scientific and/or technology networks to increase base-line knowledge and create awareness of new developments in relevant areas

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being an outstanding Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and spark your high-reaching spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and partnership, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

About Hays:

Hays is a global recruitment company with extensive experience in matching the right skills with the right assignments. As a consultant with us, you become part of our network and gain access to exciting assignments at leading companies. Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours.